Category Expert
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What you'll do
- Execute strategic sourcing projects and RFx events across Professional Services categories including Temporary Labour, Consulting, Marketing & Communication Services, Travel & Mobility, Training and other business services.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives, business requirements, risk management principles, and cost optimization targets.
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, identify standardization opportunities, and drive effective demand management practices.
- Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, supplier assessments, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
- Lead commercial negotiations involving rate cards, statements of work, service agreements, framework contracts, and pricing models to deliver business value.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contracting.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve service performance, innovation, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Support supplier onboarding, supplier performance reviews, compliance assessments, and governance activities.
- Collaborate with regional and global category teams to execute category strategies and procurement initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and audit standards.
- Leverage digital procurement tools, sourcing platforms, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve sourcing efficiency and decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation opportunities, and data-driven procurement practices.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or equivalent.
- 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management in Indirect Purchasing categories.
- Proven experience in sourcing strategy development, demand management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
- Experience conducting benchmark studies, commercial evaluations, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
Nice to have
- Professional certifications in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, or Negotiation or e-auction are an added advantage.
- Experience in Professional Services Category Management (like Temp labour, Consulting, Training, Marketing services, Travel etc ) will be an added advantage
- Familiarity with eSourcing tools, spend analytics, procurement automation, and AI-enabled sourcing processes is preferred.
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Full description from employer
Company Description
Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 27,000+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities :
• Execute strategic sourcing projects and RFx events across Professional Services categories including Temporary Labour, Consulting, Marketing & Communication Services, Travel & Mobility, Training and other business services.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with category objectives, business requirements, risk management principles, and cost optimization targets.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business demand, challenge requirements where appropriate, identify standardization opportunities, and drive effective demand management practices.
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence, benchmarking, supplier assessments, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations involving rate cards, statements of work, service agreements, framework contracts, and pricing models to deliver business value.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP management, bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contracting.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve service performance, innovation, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Support supplier onboarding, supplier performance reviews, compliance assessments, and governance activities.
• Collaborate with regional and global category teams to execute category strategies and procurement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, compliance requirements, contractual obligations, and audit standards.
• Leverage digital procurement tools, sourcing platforms, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve sourcing efficiency and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, automation opportunities, and data-driven procurement practices.
Qualifications
Educational qualification:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, or Negotiation or e-auction are an added advantage.
Experience :
• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management in Indirect Purchasing categories.
Experience in Professional Services Category Management (like Temp labour, Consulting, Training, Marketing services, Travel etc ) will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in sourcing strategy development, demand management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Experience conducting benchmark studies, commercial evaluations, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
• Familiarity with eSourcing tools, spend analytics, procurement automation, and AI-enabled sourcing processes is preferred.
Mandatory/requires Skills :
• Strategic Sourcing & RFx Management
• Demand Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management
• Temporary Labour Sourcing
• AI & Digital Procurement Literacy
• Strong Analytical, Communication, and Problem-Solving Skills
Preferred Skills :
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